Colorado Blue Columbine
Aquilegia coerulea
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | High |
| Sun | Partial shade, shade |
| Pollinators | Hummingbirds, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1-3' × 1-2' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | June-August |
| Flower Color | Blue and white |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -40 °F |
| Leaf Description | Made of three leaflets (triternate) |
| Fruit | A dry pod with many small black seeds |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 6000-10000 ft. |
| Description | This is a northern Arizona species found in populations north of Flagstaff, on the north rim of the Grand Canyon, and in the mountains along the AZ/NM border in Apache county. Extreme cold tolerance makes this a nice choice for high elevation gardens, as long as the plants receive reliable irrigation. This plant has received quite a bit of attention in the temperate horticulture world, even netting an "Award of Garden Merit" from the Royal Horticultural Society. Flowers are truly stunning with cloud white petals set against baby blue sepals, and elegant spurs. Include this plant in pollinator gardens for its hummingbird value. |
